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6. Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that varies in severity. It may be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a fungus. Most healthy young adults recover from pneumonia with therapy in a few weeks. However, the infection can be life-threatening for babies, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems. Pneumonia causes a bad cough that usually produces mucus. Affected individuals may feel short of breath, have a fever, and experience chest pain that gets worse when they cough or inhale.

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